InterContinental Khao Yai Resort, Nakhon Ratchasima — railcar suites near Khao Yai National Park
Rooms, suites and Heritage Railcar villas made from upcycled train carriages on a 19-hectare site with five lakes, near Khao Yai National Park. Special trade rates through Explera DMC.
InterContinental Khao Yai Resort is a resort at Pong Talong, Pak Chong, in Nakhon Ratchasima province near Khao Yai National Park, on a 19-hectare site with five lakes. It is about 2.5 to 3 hours by car from Bangkok's airports. Explera DMC works with the resort as a partner hotel and holds special trade rates for agents.
Bill Bensley designed the resort around the early days of rail travel under King Rama V, and several suites, villas, the Poirot restaurant, Papillon Bar and the spa sit inside upcycled railway carriages. Rooms run from 34 sqm Classic rooms to a 223 sqm two-bedroom Heritage Railcar Pool Villa, and the resort runs guided nature and cultural tours into the Khao Yai area.
InterContinental Khao Yai Resort at a glance
| Location | 262 Moo 6, Pong Talong, Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima 30450 — near Khao Yai National Park; see our Nakhon Ratchasima guide |
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| Getting there | About 2.5 to 3 hours by private transfer from Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang or central Bangkok; 20–30 minutes from the Pak Chong entrance to the park (resort's own figures) |
| Rooms | Classic, Premium and suite categories of 34–90 sqm, plus Heritage Railcar suites and villas of 47–223 sqm |
| Grounds | 19 hectares with more than 30,000 trees and five lakes, including Swan Lake |
| Dining | Somying's Kitchen, Poirot, Papillon Bar, Terminus Bar and the Tea Carriage |
| Wellness | Back on Track: Spa in an upcycled railcar with four single treatment rooms; fitness centre and the Water Tank Pool |
| Events | Chanchala Meeting Room and outdoor venues at Waterfalls Edge, Swan Lake Lawn and Poirot Lawn |
| Families | Planet Trekkers kids' programme (09:00–17:00), bunk-bed family rooms and free baby cots |
Classic rooms, suites and Heritage Railcar villas
Sizes and occupancy as published on the resort's room pages; the resort does not publish a total room count.
Classic & Premium rooms
Classic Garden View and 19 Classic Lake View rooms with balconies, plus four Premium Pool Lake View rooms with private plunge pools.
Bunk-bed family rooms
Interconnected double units with bunk beds and lake views; the Pool Lake View version adds a plunge pool.
Heritage Railcar Suites
One-bedroom suites in upcycled train carriages that ran in north-east Thailand, with a lounge and an outdoor bathtub.
Heritage Railcar Villas
Two one-bedroom villas with Victorian-era outdoor bathtubs, four one-bedroom pool villas, and a single two-bedroom pool villa of 223 sqm.
Dining, spa and resort facilities
Somying's Kitchen
All-day Thai and international restaurant using ingredients from the Khao Yai area, with indoor and outdoor seating.
Poirot & Papillon Bar
European dinners in an upcycled railcar over Swan Lake, and a jazz-themed speakeasy in a neighbouring carriage; smart casual dress.
Back on Track: Spa
Four single treatment rooms inside a restored railcar, using Siam Botanicals products, open 10:30–19:00.
Pool & Terminus Bar
The Water Tank Pool, open 07:00–19:00, with the poolside Terminus Bar overlooking Swan Lake.
Tours & nature
Guided Khao Yai tours, a naturalist walk, a resort architecture tour, fishing on Swan Lake and bicycles with maps and guides.
Weddings & events
The Chanchala Meeting Room and outdoor venues on forest platforms by small waterfalls and on the Swan Lake and Poirot lawns.
InterContinental Khao Yai Resort in pictures
Photos and logo: InterContinental Khao Yai Resort (official media). Hotel details from the official website, khaoyai.intercontinental.com. Checked September 2026.
Selling InterContinental Khao Yai Resort to your clients
Khao Yai is Bangkok's countryside escape, and this resort suits couples, families and small groups who want nature and design within a drive of the capital. The Heritage Railcar villas cover honeymoon and special-occasion files, the bunk-bed rooms and Planet Trekkers programme suit families, and the outdoor venues work for weddings and small incentive groups through our Thailand MICE team.
Build the road transfer into the quote: the resort gives 2.5 to 3 hours from Bangkok's airports, and our Thailand DMC transfer team can pair it with a stay in Bangkok. See our Nakhon Ratchasima guide and the other Explera partner hotels.
Send your dates, room types and number of guests. The Explera trade desk replies with special rates and availability, usually within 24 hours.
Request Explera special ratesInterContinental Khao Yai Resort — asked before booking
Where is InterContinental Khao Yai Resort?
At 262 Moo 6, Pong Talong, Pak Chong, in Nakhon Ratchasima province near Khao Yai National Park. The resort gives about 2.5 to 3 hours by private transfer from Bangkok's airports and 20 to 30 minutes from the Pak Chong park entrance.
What are the Heritage Railcar suites and villas?
Suites and villas built from upcycled railway carriages: 12 one-bedroom suites of 47 sqm, two one-bedroom villas, four one-bedroom pool villas and one two-bedroom pool villa of 223 sqm.
Does Explera DMC have special rates for InterContinental Khao Yai Resort?
Yes. Explera DMC holds special trade rates with InterContinental Khao Yai Resort as a partner hotel. Rates depend on dates and room type, so ask the trade desk for a quote; we do not publish prices.
Is the resort suitable for families?
Yes. It has bunk-bed family rooms for four, the Planet Trekkers kids' programme from 09:00 to 17:00, free baby cots, and extra beds in all room types except the Heritage Railcar units.
Can the resort host weddings and meetings?
Yes. It has the Chanchala Meeting Room and outdoor venues at Waterfalls Edge, Swan Lake Lawn and Poirot Lawn. Capacities are confirmed with the resort on request.